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I was on TV this weekend. Say whatttt!? Oh, & a guest post.

11.14.2011

I can't even put into words how awesome this past weekend was.

For starters, I was on the news.

I am still pinching myself. I was on TV!? So, so surreal.

You might laugh because I didn't have to talk, but it was still the most nerve wracking, adrenaline pumping, & most incredible experience EVER!

I feel so blessed.

I haven't mentioned I was going to be on TV here on the ol' blog because, well, I was nervous I wouldn't actually be on TV. It was up in the air until Friday night if I would be appearing on the news, or if I'd be behind the scenes, which would have been cool too.

I work for Inspired Events & Designs with my dear friend Nycia. She called me a couple of months ago and told me that KXAN had called and asked her to come up with a budget friendly Thanksgiving table.

After some brainstorming and crafty talks, we managed to keep the cost of this table under $50.00.

Enjoy y'all! :)

Thanksgiving decorations on a budget: kxan.com


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Catenya (the news anchor) was THE sweetest lady everrrrr! I couldn't get over how fun and down to earth she was! It was so cool seeing her in person because I always see her on the news.

Can y'all keep a secret? :)

We are doing a Christmas table for KXAN AGAIN in December which means I will get another TV debut. And, I'm pretty sure I will be talking next time. Ohhhhh man. I can already feel the nerves setting in! AHHHHHHHHHHH!:)

Happy Monday loves! If you want to read about what keeps me and Drew Drew Hot Pants happy in our marriage, go on over to Busy Bee and read allllll about it. :)
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  1. Michelle (michabella)November 14, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    OH MY SHAY! Shutup!! That is so cool!!! You look amazing and I love the table designs!!! Very cool. Can I have your autograph puh-leaseeee?! ;)

    xoxo

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  2. AmandaNovember 14, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    SHAY THAT IS WAYYYYYY COOL/AWESOME! Congrats on the big TV debut!

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  3. Gail@Sophisticated StepsNovember 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Sooo cool, Shalyn!

    Perfect. All of it! It's simple, fresh, warm, inviting. The little pies in jars...are you kidding me??? That's just too much cuteness. And the chalkboard napkin rings? Adorable!

    P.S. Your secret is safe with me...and all of blog world. Haha! ;) Can't wait to see what you come up with.

    And too bad you couldn't flash a photography business card on screen. ;)

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  4. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Oh wow! Congratulations!!!

    The table decorations look beautiful!!

    I remember I made fall napkin rings, with just toilet paper rolls, and fall themed fabric.

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  5. Reese and LeighNovember 14, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I want to make a flower box like that! You're a supah-star!

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  6. LaurenNovember 14, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    how awesome! and those decorations are fabulous!

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  7. LeighNovember 14, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    That is so cool that you got to be on TV! The table looks fantastic as well :)

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  8. KristenNovember 14, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    that's so awesome!

    i'm a new follower, i saw your guest post at busy bee and loved what you had to say and now i'm loving your blog too! so happy to find it!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I am so blessed to have you in my life sweet Shay! I really appreciate you being a part of Inspired Events and Designs, we have so much more to look forward to, this is just the beginning! Love you:)

    P.S. The photos turned out great!

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  10. TorrieNovember 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    That table is fantastic, you look fantastic, this is all just fan-freaking-tastic! haha but really, congrats, so cool! Really, such a cute table setup, I must steal those ideas ;)

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  11. JenNovember 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You look like you were made for tv, gorgeous! I'm going to read your guest post cause when I am in a relationship I want it to be as amazing as yours and Drew's!
    xo

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  12. FaithNovember 14, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    that is so awesome! i saw her post too! the table decor is fabulous! and wow, for looking absolutely amazing for the price!

    congrats!!!

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  13. ChelseaNovember 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh. my. gosh. YAY!
    A. You look absolutely stunning! I love how you display certain items :)

    B. Is this what you do for a living?? Ahhhhh! I've been doing event planning {mainly corporate/meetings} but have been wanting to get into custom event design/weddings! You're my hero!!!!

    C. You're going to rock it in December! Just practice in front of DDHP :)

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  14. Young and FabulousNovember 14, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    :-) :-) love love loved watching you!!

    i loved your outfit choice too...so perfect <3 cannot wait to see the christmas one!

    muah love you!
    xoxoxo

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  15. JessNovember 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Amazing! You're so cute! I just read your guest post and saw that you were married 3/28/09, and I was married on 3/31/07! We almost share an anniversary! :)

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  16. Sabrina Says BlogNovember 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Girl you look GREAT! I loved the video! And I cannot wait to see your one in december!! Big things are happening for you! I'm so proud of you!

    Sabrina Says

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  17. Ashley SlaterNovember 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    YAYAYA! I want to see you talk! lol

    you were so cute though.... and looked fabulous.

    and yeah, those tiny pies? DARLING!

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  18. MateyaNovember 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    That is awesome! You look great on TV :)

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  19. PamelaNovember 14, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    YAY! Look at you being all famous ;) You look gorgeous, as always!!

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  20. ShariNovember 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    This is SO exciting. Congratulations! :) The table looks awesome. Can't wait to see what you do for Christmas time.

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  21. ashleyNovember 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    How exciting!!! Glad you linked up the video!! You looked gorgeous too. I love that color top-- super pretty!!

    Table looks amazing-- flower centerpiece and the pumpkin candles are my faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaav!!!

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  22. P!November 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Ummm... that is WAY too cool! The table looks amazing and so do you!! Kudos on gettin' through it. :)

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  23. Kristen @ All In My TwentiesNovember 14, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    This is SO cool!! Look at you, you little TV star!!

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  24. ShayNovember 14, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    That would be SO AWESOME...if I looked and talked like you;-) I got to be on TV twice in hygiene school and I was mortified, ha!

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  25. LindsayNovember 14, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    That is all sorts of AWESOME!!!!

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  26. RaquelNovember 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Thats so cool that you were on TV! Being on TV is definitely SO nerve racking haha. Like sometimes i don't even know what to do or where to look lol.

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  27. ...November 14, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    this is so exciting! :) how fun. you look beautiful! the table looks AMAZE.

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  28. AshleyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    you BELONG on TV! so freaking pretty. this was awesome-awesome-awesomeness!

    AND you have mad skills. for real...i'm going to start propositioning HGTV for you to have your own show! (and DDHP can be in the background trying out bubbly pens and giving his input on "important topics") haha lovessss you schmuffin!

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  29. TaylorNovember 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Shalyn I LOOOOOVE it! I KNOW EXACTLY how you feel about seeing yourself on TV, the adrenline, the heart pumping, that feeling of floating butterflies...isn't it crazy?

    if you are wondering, I was on TV also. I did a guest stint on Melrose Place a few years back. Yep, I did.

    Yep I didn't but I was on the news being interviewed once at the animal shelter. Still kinda the same thing.

    You are GORGEOUS. Your hair is amazing and you are amazing. I love you bunches and going to read your guest post now!!

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  30. TaylorNovember 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    and shiznits I did it again! That last post was from me, Raven, but I'm signed in under my cousin Taylor. oops!

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  31. TaylorNovember 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    and shiznits I did it again! That last post was from me, Raven, but I'm signed in under my cousin Taylor. oops!

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  32. JamieNovember 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    How exciting girl! You looked beautiful!

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  33. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    sooo cute! Great job, and congrats on being on TV, jealous here!

    Newest follower to:-)

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  34. StephanieNovember 14, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I was WONDERING what all your chatter on Twitter was about but knowing you...I knew it would be up on the blog in no time!! Way to go girlfran! (Smile & nod, smile & nod...ha!) You're a doll!!

    Excited to see you on the next one!! Woo hoo!! Can I have your autograph!? ;)

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  35. AshleyNovember 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    You look so natural on tv and gorg! Loved the cute outfit you put together and the table arrangment looks amazing! Wanna come decorate my table for the holidays?!? ;) Hope the December one goes just as great for ya!

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  36. HollyNovember 16, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Wow! That is SO amazingly super cool!!

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  37. Fash BoulevardNovember 16, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    ahhhh. oh my goodness. so stinkin exciting. thanks for sharing, love. I've got a new post all about pushing your style to the edge. Love to hear what you think. xo

    http://fashboulevard.blogspot.com/

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  38. JamieNovember 16, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Congratulations! Thats awesome!!

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  39. LieslNovember 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    OMG!!! How exciting is that!!! You looked adorable and I love your outfit! Go, Shay, Go, Shay! So happy for you and what great table ideas for decorating...I am loving the tea lights in the little gords!

    Liesl :)

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  40. KRISTINNovember 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    thank you so much for your lovely post! and i'm pretty confident that you are made for TV.

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  41. TaylorNovember 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I want to make those mini pies!!! OMG so cute! and great job!!! this is amazing..now i will be available wednesday and you can come cook for me and my family and make our table as gorgeous as this! :) thank you!

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  42. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Wow, that is so cool! I love the decor!

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  43. RissyNovember 21, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    YOURE FAMOUS!!! AND I just found out!!! love the outfit... and the close up on your adorbs nails.


    CarissaExplainsItAll

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